Thanks for sharing. Love the old norman cranks. Still fish them today religiously
@FrogMaster_J4 күн бұрын
Same here!
@chriscarroll3635Ай бұрын
When i was probably 9 or 10 years old i would always use one or a black with white stripes tiny torpedo or a purple plow jockey. I caught so many bass on those. Brings back memories.
@Retired_Deer_Hunter2 ай бұрын
You just brought back a flood of memories with that jerk bait. Same technique as you. I learned over the years that technique works excellent with frogs and poppers too. The hardest part is learning not to set the hook until you actually feel the fish. Because with that top water explosion it's so exciting that you often times jerk the bait out of the fish's mouths before they ever get ahold of it. Lol! They're so much fun! Thanks for the walk down memory lane! Happy Fishing! 😊
@FrogMaster_J2 ай бұрын
You're welcome, and thank you for watching and sharing. You're right about that hookset.
@willperryman45593 ай бұрын
I agree 💯 and I’ve also had great success with the jointed minnows from Rapala ❤🍀🎣🍀
@FrogMaster_J3 ай бұрын
I've used them, but not the success I've had with the solid body.
@GLOCKCOPG234 күн бұрын
The greatest bass fishing lure ever invented is a two way tie between a 7” Texas rig plastic worm (June Bug) and a skirted jig/trailer (black/blue). They are the most versatile with the most possible presentations. Along the bottom, slung in the slop, or swimming through the water column, you just can’t go wrong with them.
@FrogMaster_J4 күн бұрын
The Rapala floating minnow is a versatile lure for anyone of any age or skill level. That was the point of my video. Those you mention do catch fish, but for those above a beginners level in fishing. Appreciate you watching my videos, have a blessed day!
@andybales73183 ай бұрын
The Rapala F18...BIG floating jerkbait...Doug Hannon, the Bass Professor back in the day for big bass always had this size floating jerk as a fav for big bass 10+ lbs...Big baits=Big fish...an old but fav. of mine today...Bomber Long A...another great old school topwater jerk that still produces
@FrogMaster_J3 ай бұрын
The Bomber Long A came out around the early 90s if I remember correctly and was the first true suspending jerk bait. First cast I ever made with it landed a 4#'er. Awesome bait! As for the "Bass Professor", I grew up down the road from him and a colorful individual is best way I can put it. Appreciate you watching and commenting!
@G8AR4 ай бұрын
I agree. I started using the floating balsam Rapala in the 1960’s in Ontario Canada and still have 30 or 40 different Rapalas in my tackle boxes. I always take at least one or two different styles on every fishing trip I go on. I have fished the from Coast to Coast in Canada and they never fail to catch fish. My favourite colour was the black and gold.
@FrogMaster_J4 ай бұрын
Man, my collection is stout but nowhere what you have there. I like that black and gold in dark tanic waters in Florida and Louisiana. Appreciate you watching!
@guitarhiker4449Ай бұрын
Very good choice!! Thats a hard one to argue about! Daredevil might be in that group, hola popper, lipless crankbait, rubber worm. All being the main group of age old getters!! But you may be right sbout the floating rapala stickbait! Rapala long cast is also one of my favs, husky jerks too!! Fish on!!🐟🎣
@FrogMaster_JАй бұрын
Appreciate the comments! My dad used a Johnson Silver Minnow spoon and Uncle Josh pork rind back when I was little. It was absolutely deadly in a pad field! So many great lures, but the Rapala is just one of those anyone can pick up and catch a fish on it.
@mattthomen16082 ай бұрын
For me, the floating minnow is great, ive fished in Florida, in urban ponds with sand bottom,no grass,and it got a big ole bass in Port st lucie ,and several, 3,4,5 lb level fish, the perch bar patterns, and bright orange white belly, were awsome. Same as chartreuse top white bottom. And the classic black back. All cracked good bass. The smaller ones up to 3 inch, and the 4 to 5 inch are all good baits, for me. I get a tite wobble w a regular knot and wider w loop knot or clip. Sometimes, it makes a difference, or.just easier to swap colors faster. But back up north west, i failed to get bit on any of them, definitely felt it works better down here, for me. I also didn't know how to use it as a topwater. But fun, to fish any way you can. I use 1 size up on hooks and weight strips to get it to suspend,and that's a good way to get the peacock bass for me and aligator gar.
@rjfussell4 ай бұрын
Just came across your video,I do agree,my mentor in 65,gave me one,I learned quickly not to move it,it will catch anything,I put a white bucktail on one,it worked amazing,my number two would be a black jitterbug with silver spots with a white forked porkrind trailer,let it land,dead stick it,let the rind move around,so good,my first five was caught on it,people don't think the old lures won't catch fish now,I totally disagree.
@FrogMaster_J3 ай бұрын
You know what, I would've never thought to put a pork rind on the back of a JitterBug! Will have to give it a try! Appreciate you watching and commenting, thank you again!
@ronfussell82443 ай бұрын
I've Been doing for 50 years, cut the middle up to make it leg like light side down,use it as frog,,
@robertverrinder16144 ай бұрын
Has been one of my go to for 50 yrs. Along with the Mepps #3 Agila brass blade with squirrel tail. And of course the original Mann 6" purple worm.
@FrogMaster_J3 ай бұрын
Those Mepps were deadly too!
@willperryman45593 ай бұрын
Joe, I’m from Louisville Kentucky and I used to go to one of my favorite tackle stores called “ Pepper’s Tackle in the 70’s😮👍
@FrogMaster_J3 ай бұрын
No relation, but way cool!
@danielcarpenter43614 ай бұрын
Sometimes I will take the back hook on the rapper floating minnow and change it to a feather hook and then a little bit of solder wire to give it some weight so what kind of sinks down in the back it is deadly
@FrogMaster_J4 ай бұрын
Love it, will have to give it a try too!
@willjackson7164 ай бұрын
I have a yellow Bill Norman plug and I have caught tons of fish on it over the years!
@johngarner99294 ай бұрын
Sir - Thanks for the video. Down here in Florida a black and gold 7” Rapala minnow will get fish any time of year. For the big bass - a F-12 is hard to beat, just keep it away from Mr. Mudfish.
@FrogMaster_J4 ай бұрын
From Tampa, and you're not kidding on any of it! Hate mud fish! Appreciate you watching!
@davehuggins57774 ай бұрын
I still tie that Rapala on when nothing else is working and catch fish. Only issue is Im in FL now and it doesnt get thru grass and vegetation at all or i'd use it all the time.
@FrogMaster_J4 ай бұрын
Definitely has its drawbacks, but still a lot of fun. Appreciate you watching!
@ianlauhon87602 ай бұрын
I agree if I'm fishing with someone who doesn't have at least one in their box it makes me wonder if I should fishing with them
@FrogMaster_J2 ай бұрын
Hahaha.... agreed 👍
@badluk117 күн бұрын
Thank you for the video joe.. I just ordered two !!😂
@FrogMaster_J17 күн бұрын
I'm just a messenger 🤣 It's an awesome bait and sure you'll catch lots of fish with it.
@kennyhaworth96062 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reminder
@FrogMaster_J2 ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@raynagel74624 ай бұрын
I agree wholeheartedly I have been using it for about 50 years or more!!
@FrogMaster_J4 ай бұрын
It's the gift that keeps on giving! 😊
@Crappie_Day4 ай бұрын
perfect video, straight to the point 😃
@FrogMaster_J4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@drinkthekoolaidkids3 ай бұрын
I’ve caught more than a few channel cat fish on Rapala minnows
@FrogMaster_J3 ай бұрын
I can honestly say I'm glad I've never had to remove those trebles from a whiskered cat!
@davew7250Ай бұрын
I fish small rivers wading and always has been my go to lure. I’ve had smallmouth smaller than the lure hit it. Top water rules!!!
@Big_Mike724 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story and the secret.
@FrogMaster_J4 ай бұрын
Thanks for listening and appreciate the comment.
@reginaldturner49632 ай бұрын
Great video Joe. I was raised up on those floating Rapalas...super deadly in shallow creeks and streams around my way! What pound test do you use on the micro version?
@FrogMaster_J2 ай бұрын
Thank you sir. I prefer Trilene 10# XL on the micro, and 1.5" model. It's light enough to cast, strong enough to hold most fish, and does a better job of floating, unlike fluorocarbon lines that sink and cause nose drooping and line catches.
@reginaldturner4963Ай бұрын
Much obliged@@FrogMaster_J
@stephenbehl917822 күн бұрын
My best bass bait in Minnesota,,plastic worm and scum frogs
@FrogMaster_J22 күн бұрын
I love those frogs too! Appreciate you watching.
@stevechandler9633 ай бұрын
100% agree.......
@FrogMaster_J3 ай бұрын
They're just so much fun to throw!
@chadstarrett12394 ай бұрын
💯 agree!
@sargemarine370912 күн бұрын
J7.
@FrogMaster_J10 күн бұрын
Excellent for trolling or a steady retrieve.
@dougsather29394 ай бұрын
I use them to. 😇🙏
@alcav544 ай бұрын
Smallmouth magic
@markslusher17224 ай бұрын
My dad did the same thing.
@waynerandles61264 ай бұрын
Those Rapala’s come in a F18 have you ever tried one of those 🎣
@FrogMaster_J4 ай бұрын
No, but will definitely look for it. Appreciate you watching my video!
@andybales73183 ай бұрын
F18 & F11...best sizes for 3+ lb bass..big baits = big fish
@michaelbyrne88602 ай бұрын
Not sure about the Greatest? Maybe the easiest to fish! Just with a straight retrieve! It'll catch fish! I still think the Zara Spook/jumpin minnow will produce bigger fish! But I still own the old musky 7" two hook Rapala's! They kick ass! But the plastic worm will out fish all baits with an Old Johnson Silver Minnow is right there Two!
@FrogMaster_J2 ай бұрын
Can't beat the Spook either! Great add!
@donaldmartin49804 ай бұрын
God made bass so every fool could catch fish, then he made walleye to separate the men from the boys … 😂
@FrogMaster_J4 ай бұрын
🤣
@johngarner99294 ай бұрын
Good one!
@Muskiehunter48414 ай бұрын
Best lure is livescope. Oh btw, that is just a video game not fishing. It ruins the fun of fishing but at least you are catching now and not fishing
@FrogMaster_J3 ай бұрын
Not sure what Livescope has to do with my post as I don't use it and still manage to catch fish, despite it. Appreciate you watching.
@wolverinex42434 ай бұрын
I disagree with everything here. It's an average old school approach. The new stuff is way better. It also depends on where you are.
@FrogMaster_J4 ай бұрын
May be old school, but definitely not average when you're talking numbers of fish. As I stated in the video it's a bait to go out and have some fun with, not base a tournament on. I respect your opinion and sincerely appreciate you watching.
@andybales73183 ай бұрын
Care to name a more productive floating jerkbait?
@wolverinex42433 ай бұрын
@@andybales7318 Rebel's Vintage floater is better. The new ones? Geikashi 2, Bagley, Megaass deep clones, Smithwicks, etc. I can't off the top of my head but I can assure you I have lures from all over the world and they can fit 2 living rooms or more. I want to shorten it to Smith, but Smith is a spoon company.
@wolverinex42433 ай бұрын
@@andybales7318 Is that a ask or you're just trying to take a dig?
@andybales73183 ай бұрын
@@wolverinex4243no, really..the rapala & bomber Long A are the best floating jerks I've used...have u used better, new models? Most are suspending these days
@arthurdirindinjr1792Ай бұрын
Best guess is I have $500-$600 in Rapala minnow Shadraps, Xraps, etc etc I do own 90% of every floating sinking and suspending jointed and non jointed minnow bait made by Rapala from the 1.5" to the 5.25" size used Rapala minnows to catch my biggest walleye 2nd biggest Northern and a Rapale Firetiger rattle trap to catch my biggest northern pike at 46" and 27lbs Unless you are #1 lucky enough to live near a major bass fishery known for producing >7lb bass (I do not) on a regular basis and #2 you have boat to fish these lakes (again I do not) a 5lb bass is a BIG bass I fish three lakes 90% of the time mostly due to the combination of good shore access to good structure one is walking distance, one is a short drive one is under
@Frank-st6gdАй бұрын
I had to balsa wood break real fast. I wasn't a happy camper. Junk.
@FrogMaster_JАй бұрын
I've fished them for 50 years and have never had one break. Give them another try.
@Frank-st6gdАй бұрын
@@FrogMaster_J Ok sure Will.
@GeoFishing4 ай бұрын
You have to turn your phone side ways for youtube. Go get em 👍🎣🫡
@FrogMaster_J3 ай бұрын
Appreciate you watching in spite of the terrible video graphics. 🤣
@GeoFishing4 ай бұрын
Good thing you added the IMO cus booooy 👀👀🫡🎣 Happy Fishing